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Control No: CCAM-LSJ24-1832

CUI

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal – Corpus Christi Army Depot, Contracting Office (CCAM-ALC) 9035 Ocean Dr. Bldg. 10, Mail Stop 18 Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5260.

Description of Action:

Nature: Follow-on Requirement file_0.png file_1.png file_2.png file_3.png file_4.wmf file_5.wmf file_6.wmf file_7.wmf

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Order # against a single award IDC Contract # file_10.png file_11.wmf

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Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) file_22.png file_23.wmf

Other Funds: Army Working Capital Funds FY: 2024

Name of Proposed Contractor and Address:

MLC CAD Systems, LLC (Cage Code: 0K636, Large Business) 6001 W William Cannon Dr #IO1 Austin, TX 78749-1969 Brand Name Buy: file_24.png file_25.wmf

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No Description of Services or Supplies: Brand Name Mastercam Software License Subscription to include the list below:

QTY

DESCRIPTION

Mastercam Hardware SIM Network Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D New Network License Network Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis New Network License Network Mastercam Maintenance - Wire New Network License Network Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe New Network License Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D New Sim to Match 155153 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis New Sim to Match 155153

Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat New Sim to Match 155153 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat121212 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 121212 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 121214 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 121214 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat 121214 Mastercam Maintenance - Wire - Multiseat 121214 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 124097 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 124097 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat 124097 Mastercam Maintenance - Wire - Multiseat 124097 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 124099 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 124099 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat 124099 Mastercam Maintenance - Wire - Multiseat 124099 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 130608 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 130608 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat 130608 Mastercam Maintenance - Wire - Multiseat 130608 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 133181 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat 133181 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 170550 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 170550 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 170552 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 170552 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat 170552 Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D - Multiseat 387007 Mastercam Maintenance - Multiaxis 387007 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe - Multiseat 387007 Mastercam Maintenance - Wire - Multiseat 387007 Period of Performance: 01 Sept 2024 to 30 August 2025 Total Estimated Price: $

Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Reasons for Authority Cited: This justification is for the purchase of the MasterCam software license subscription renewal from only one source, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), MLC CAD Systems, LLC (MLC). In order for the Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) system to function properly, a common CAD software file structure is required. To ensure continuity of the common file structure, MasterCam Software is the only option for the Corpus Christi Army Depot's (CCAD’s) CAD system. Due to MasterCam being the CAD system currently installed throughout CCAD, and MLC is the only provider for Mastercam equipment and licenses, it is imperative that the MasterCam equipment and licenses be renewed through MLC. The CAD system supports Machine Shops 2 and 3, along with the Tool & Die, Jigs and Fixtures and Foundry work centers at CCAD. The license agreement provides software updates and Post Processors that allow MasterCam to output the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs utilized by CNC machines to manufacture parts and tools for CCAD. In order for this to function properly, a common CAD software file structure is critical and must be sustained.

Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply and will be followed.

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Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A) Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

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Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception: FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4) (iii(C)

Market Research: Market Research was conducted by Jonathan Rogers, Equipment Specialist, CCAD and Terry Clark, Contract Specialist, ACC-RSA from January 2024 through June 2024.

Mr. Rogers contacted the following individuals: Eliberto Hernandez, CCAD IT Business Management Division, March 2024 and Taylor Kubacak, MLC-CAD, March 2024.

Mr. Rogers learned from Mr. Hernandez that the Mastercam license requirement has increased and that several dongles require replacement. He also learned that MLC CAD Systems is owns the proprietary rights to Mastercam software and is a sole source.

Mr. Rogers learned from Mr. Kubacak that a lost SIM charge of $1,500 applies to replace lost dongles and that the license quantity will increase to 39 licenses. Mr Rogers confirmed that MLC-CAD owns the proprietary rights to Mastercam software & licenses.

CHESS RFQ# 478879 was issued 23 January 2024 and closed on 29 January 2024. All responses were a “No Bid.” A SONA was approved on 5 March 2024.

On 07 June 2024 the Contract Specialist reviewed previous contracts in PCF.

W912NW-21-P-0085 awarded to MLC CAD Systems, LLC. Cage 0K636, Large Business, Size Standard $41,500,000. Firm Fixed Price Contract. Period of Performance 10 September 2021 to 09 September 2026. However, only option years one and two were exercised due to a change in the requirement.

On 10 June 2024, the Contract Specialist reviewed MLC’s website to confirm that MLC is the only source to provide the required software at https://www.mlc-cad.com/. A Google search was conducted; however, no other sources were discovered.

Other Facts:

Previous Contracts:

W912NW-21-P-0085 awarded to MLC CAD Systems, LLC., in the amount of $41,340.00, Cage Code 0K636, Firm Fixed Price contract, NAICS: 511210, Size Standard: $41,500,000, Large Business, Period of Performance: 10 September 2021 – 09 September 2026. Options not exercised due to a change in the requirement. Contract was issued on a sole source basis.

W912NW-16-P-0183 awarded to MLC CAD Systems, LLC., in the amount of $43,0784.00, Cage Code 0K636, Firm Fixed Price contract, NAICS: 511210, Size Standard: $38,500,000, Large Business, Period of Performance: 10 September 2016 – 09 September 2021. Contract was issued on a sole source basis.

Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Chief, IT Business Management Division

Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Contracting Officer